It’s crunch time!
Adriana Lima and all of her fellow Angels are hitting the gym HARD in the weeks leading up to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
The #trainlikeanangel hashtag on Instagram will give you some idea of how much effort these women put into their often grueling workouts!
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But Adriana, who will be modeling one of two Fantasy Bras this year, gave us further insight on her fitness regimen during a recent interview with Elle magazine!
Read on for all of her secrets, then stick around for a teaser video of her in action (below)!
Firstly, the Queen Angel actually does enjoy working out. She said:
“I love to work out; it’s a passion of mine, and even if I did not have this job I would be working out.”
She watches boxing to motivate herself:
“I love to watch [boxing] on TV; it’s something that fits my personality. I think that’s the secret about working out, to find something that fits your personality. I’m very energetic. I can’t stay still. I’m all over the place, and I need to move around. So that’s something perfect [about boxing]: You’re always moving, you’re constantly moving no matter what.”
She also explains why boxing is her favorite type of workout, saying:
“I actually train in the ring, yeah. Usually I do mitts├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥you know, those big cushioning things, the pads that you just hit on?├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥that’s what I do. But I use it as exercise; I don’t do it for anything else. Boxing for me is [great because] it takes so much of your concentration. You need a lot of focus. If I go running, for example, I will be thinking about everything: what I’m gonna do, what’s the next thing, I think about everything. When I do boxing, it brings me to a zen place, because you have to focus and you can not think about anything else. And I love that.”
But even a supermodel with her incredible genes has to watch herself once in a while. Adri admitted:
“Honestly, it’s different now because I’m not young anymore. I’m 33, so you need to watch what you eat. I want to live very long, so I definitely believe that you are what you eat and the only way for you to have a long healthy life is really to take care of your food habits. That’s where everything starts. Also I have two kids at home, I want to be a good example for them. I really try to eat as healthy as I possibly can. Vegetables, protein, knowing how to balance the right amount of carbs├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥that’s for me not my kids. Because my metabolism is slowing down right now, I have to be careful now.”
Thirty-three is still young, girl!
Finally, she admits that post-workout, she only needs one thing:
“After I work out I always have a protein shake. I make it with a banana and you can use almond milk, water, or whatever you like. Every day it’s important [to drink this] after you work out, especially if you do muscle-building work.”
Needless to say, keep doing what you’re doing, girl!
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